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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 451.17 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 451.17 and 202.77 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 451.17 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/451.17 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 451.17 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 91,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,483.74/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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