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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 425.70 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 425.70 and 210.22 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 425.70 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/425.70 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 425.70 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 89,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,490.65/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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