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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 420.33 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 420.33 and 199.71 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 420.33 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/420.33 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 420.33 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 83,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944.10/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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