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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.96 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.96 and 210.82 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.96 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.96 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.96 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 89,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,799.83/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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