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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 423.04 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 423.04 and 201.70 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 423.04 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/423.04 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 423.04 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 85,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,325.61/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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