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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 422.64 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 422.64 and 201.42 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 422.64 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/422.64 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 422.64 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 85,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128.15/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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