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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 420.11 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 420.11 and 206.18 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 420.11 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/420.11 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 420.11 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 86,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,618.28/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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