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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 424.44 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 424.44 and 202.70 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 424.44 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/424.44 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 424.44 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 86,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,035.05/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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