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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 421.10 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 421.10 and 200.39 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 421.10 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/421.10 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 421.10 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 84,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384.28/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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