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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.40 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.40 and 210.16 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.40 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.40 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.40 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 89,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,402.06/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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