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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 442.75 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 442.75 and 204.51 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 442.75 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/442.75 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 442.75 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 90,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546.80/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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