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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 420.19 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 420.19 and 206.30 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 420.19 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/420.19 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 420.19 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 86,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,683.10/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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