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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 424.44 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 424.44 and 209.48 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 424.44 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/424.44 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 424.44 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 88,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,911.69/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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