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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 424.98 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 424.98 and 209.82 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 424.98 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/424.98 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 424.98 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 89,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169.30/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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