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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.37 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.37 and 202.61 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.37 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.37 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.37 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 85,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,981.61/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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