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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.46 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.46 and 204.84 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.46 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.46 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.46 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 87,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,151.23/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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