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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 427.26 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 427.26 and 204.54 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 427.26 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/427.26 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 427.26 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 87,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,391.76/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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