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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.31 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.31 and 202.58 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.31 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.31 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.31 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 85,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,956.72/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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