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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 423.45 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 423.45 and 207.18 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 423.45 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/423.45 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 423.45 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 87,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,730.37/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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