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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.33 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.33 and 206.88 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.33 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.33 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.33 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 87,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370.60/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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