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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 423.91 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 423.91 and 202.39 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 423.91 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/423.91 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 423.91 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 85,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795.14/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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