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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 424.69 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 424.69 and 209.76 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 424.69 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/424.69 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 424.69 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 89,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,082.04/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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