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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 425.56 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 425.56 and 210.24 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 425.56 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/425.56 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 425.56 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 89,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,469.73/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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