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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 420.45 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 420.45 and 200.05 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 420.45 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/420.45 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 420.45 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 84,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109.22/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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