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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 425.97 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 425.97 and 210.60 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 425.97 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/425.97 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 425.97 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 89,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709.28/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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