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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.44 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.44 and 200.40 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.44 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.44 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.44 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 84,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,456.58/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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