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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 425.36 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 425.36 and 210.04 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 425.36 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/425.36 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 425.36 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 89,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,342.61/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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