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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 423.97 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 423.97 and 195.24 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 423.97 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/423.97 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 423.97 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 82,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,777.00/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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