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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 423.04 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 423.04 and 203.04 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 423.04 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/423.04 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 423.04 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 85,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,894.04/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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