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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 422.34 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 422.34 and 201.36 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 422.34 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/422.34 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 422.34 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 85,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042.38/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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