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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 304.34 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 304.34 and 203.31 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 304.34 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/304.34 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 304.34 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 61,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,874.35/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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