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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.63 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.63 and 210.49 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.63 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.63 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.63 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 89,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801.35/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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