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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 426.36 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 426.36 and 210.43 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 426.36 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/426.36 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 426.36 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 89,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,718.93/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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