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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.48 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.48 and 200.65 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.48 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.48 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.48 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 84,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570.57/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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