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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 423.98 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 423.98 and 202.52 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 423.98 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/423.98 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 423.98 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 85,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.82/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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