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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 425.52 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 425.52 and 210.18 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 425.52 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/425.52 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 425.52 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 89,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,435.79/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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