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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 424.38 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 424.38 and 204 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 424.38 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/424.38 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 424.38 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 86,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.52/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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