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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 421.74 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 421.74 and 207.36 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 421.74 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/421.74 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 421.74 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 87,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.01/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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