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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 442.67 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 442.67 and 204.73 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 442.67 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/442.67 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 442.67 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 90,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,625.70/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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