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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 419.61 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 419.61 and 199.24 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 419.61 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/419.61 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 419.61 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 83,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,603.10/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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