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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.21, 423.69 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.21, 423.69 and 202.18 is: 278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.21 : 423.69 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.21/423.69 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.21x = 423.69 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.21x = 85,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.64/307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.84

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