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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 421.54 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 421.54 and 207.40 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 421.54 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/421.54 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 421.54 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 87,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,427.40/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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