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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 419.82 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 419.82 and 206.32 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 419.82 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/419.82 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 419.82 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 86,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617.26/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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