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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 421.53 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 421.53 and 207.11 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 421.53 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/421.53 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 421.53 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 87,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,303.08/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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