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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 424.80 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 424.80 and 209.75 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 424.80 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/424.80 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 424.80 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 89,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,099.68/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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