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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.50 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.50 and 209.34 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.50 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.50 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.50 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 88,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,863.63/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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