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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 422.90 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 422.90 and 207.27 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 422.90 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/422.90 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 422.90 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 87,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,654.48/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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