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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 420.08 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 420.08 and 206.16 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 420.08 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/420.08 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 420.08 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 86,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,603.69/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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