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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 420.54 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 420.54 and 206.42 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 420.54 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/420.54 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 420.54 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 86,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,807.87/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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