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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.96 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.96 and 206.04 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.96 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.96 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.96 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 87,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,970.84/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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