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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.87 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.87 and 204.66 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.87 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.87 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.87 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 87,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,363.21/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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