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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.40 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.40 and 206.70 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.40 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.40 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.40 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 87,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310.08/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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