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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.57 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.57 and 209.84 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.57 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.57 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.57 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 89,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,091.77/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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