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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 423.03 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 423.03 and 200.39 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 423.03 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/423.03 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 423.03 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 84,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.98/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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