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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 304.08 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 304.08 and 203.16 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 304.08 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/304.08 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 304.08 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 61,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776.89/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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