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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.14 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.14 and 200.33 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.14 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.14 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.14 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 84,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,364.87/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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