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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.51 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.51 and 209.27 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.51 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.51 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.51 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 88,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,834.56/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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