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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 420.98 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 420.98 and 206.94 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 420.98 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/420.98 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 420.98 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 87,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,117.60/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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