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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.53 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.53 and 209.58 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.53 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.53 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.53 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 88,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973.00/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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