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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 422.99 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 422.99 and 195.99 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 422.99 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/422.99 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 422.99 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 82,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,899.98/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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