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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.45 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.45 and 207.97 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.45 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.45 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.45 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 87,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,855.61/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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