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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.26 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.26 and 209.19 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.26 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.26 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.26 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 88,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750.95/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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