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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.71 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.71 and 203.35 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.71 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.71 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.71 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 91,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,651.88/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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