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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 423.65 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 423.65 and 202.23 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 423.65 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/423.65 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 423.65 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 85,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,673.73/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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