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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.03 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.03 and 207.16 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.03 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.03 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.03 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 87,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,219.78/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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