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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 421.45 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 421.45 and 207.33 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 421.45 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/421.45 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 421.45 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 87,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380.67/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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