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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 424.24 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 424.24 and 195.41 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 424.24 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/424.24 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 424.24 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 82,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,901.31/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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