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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.96 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.96 and 204.43 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.96 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.96 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.96 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 87,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.43/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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