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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 423.36 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 423.36 and 196.34 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 423.36 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/423.36 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 423.36 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 83,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,120.39/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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