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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.09 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.09 and 201.06 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.09 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.09 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.09 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 84,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864.41/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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