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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 426.96 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 426.96 and 204.63 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 426.96 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/426.96 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 426.96 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 87,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.82/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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