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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 426.52 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 426.52 and 204.34 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 426.52 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/426.52 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 426.52 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 87,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,154.84/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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