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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.34 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.34 and 202.44 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.34 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.34 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.34 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 85,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,498.51/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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