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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 423.77 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 423.77 and 202.24 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 423.77 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/423.77 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 423.77 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 85,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,703.24/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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