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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 426.36 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 426.36 and 210.53 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 426.36 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/426.36 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 426.36 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 89,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,759.44/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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