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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.53 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.53 and 209.38 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.53 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.53 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.53 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 88,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,885.97/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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