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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 451.16 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 451.16 and 203.24 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 451.16 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/451.16 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 451.16 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 91,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693.76/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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