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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 426.36 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 426.36 and 204.36 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 426.36 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/426.36 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 426.36 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 87,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,130.93/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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