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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 422.28 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 422.28 and 207.34 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 422.28 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/422.28 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 422.28 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 87,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554.48/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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