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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.71 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.71 and 209.54 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.71 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.71 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.71 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 88,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,993.73/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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