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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 406.26 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 406.26 and 307.70 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 406.26 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/406.26 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 406.26 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 125,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,006.20/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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