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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.36 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.36 and 200.39 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.36 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.36 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.36 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 84,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433.72/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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