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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.36 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.36 and 197.08 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.36 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.36 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.36 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 83,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632.87/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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