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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.44 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.44 and 209.51 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.44 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.44 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.44 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 88,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.30/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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