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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 427.08 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 427.08 and 204.58 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 427.08 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/427.08 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 427.08 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 87,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372.03/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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