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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 424.57 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 424.57 and 209.46 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 424.57 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/424.57 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 424.57 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 88,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,930.43/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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