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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 449.79 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 449.79 and 204.28 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 449.79 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/449.79 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 449.79 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 91,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,883.10/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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