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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 423.97 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 423.97 and 202.33 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 423.97 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/423.97 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 423.97 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 85,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,780.28/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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