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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 423.34 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 423.34 and 196.31 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 423.34 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/423.34 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 423.34 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 83,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,106.44/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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