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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 424.06 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 424.06 and 202.28 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 424.06 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/424.06 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 424.06 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 85,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777.29/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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