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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 422.34 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 422.34 and 202.60 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 422.34 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/422.34 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 422.34 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 85,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,566.08/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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