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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.24 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.24 and 204.32 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.24 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.24 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.24 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 91,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,993.04/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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