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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 425.40 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 425.40 and 204.32 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 425.40 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/425.40 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 425.40 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 86,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,917.73/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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