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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 421.64 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 421.64 and 207.44 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 421.64 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/421.64 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 421.64 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 87,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465.00/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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