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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.20 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.20 and 204.56 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.20 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.20 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.20 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 92,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297.47/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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