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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 425.98 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 425.98 and 210.36 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 425.98 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/425.98 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 425.98 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 89,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,609.15/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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