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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 421.89 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 421.89 and 207.47 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 421.89 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/421.89 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 421.89 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 87,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.41/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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