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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 426.80 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 426.80 and 204.64 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 426.80 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/426.80 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 426.80 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 87,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,340.35/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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