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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 420.14 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 420.14 and 206.27 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 420.14 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/420.14 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 420.14 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 86,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,659.15/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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