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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451.11 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451.11 and 204.25 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451.11 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451.11 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451.11 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 92,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,139.22/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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