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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 420.71 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 420.71 and 206.67 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 420.71 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/420.71 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 420.71 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 86,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,947.10/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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