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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.08 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.08 and 207.96 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.08 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.08 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.08 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 88,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,191.68/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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