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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 425.48 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 425.48 and 210.26 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 425.48 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/425.48 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 425.48 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 89,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,458.25/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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