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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 421.55 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 421.55 and 207.38 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 421.55 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/421.55 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 421.55 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 87,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,417.89/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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