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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 451.20 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 451.20 and 204.50 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 451.20 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/451.20 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 451.20 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 92,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,270.40/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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