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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 424.86 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 424.86 and 204.68 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 424.86 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/424.86 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 424.86 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 86,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,960.34/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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