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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 420.30 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 420.30 and 206.28 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 420.30 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/420.30 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 420.30 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 86,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.48/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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