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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 422.34 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 422.34 and 204.32 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 422.34 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/422.34 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 422.34 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 86,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,292.51/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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