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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 451.44 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 451.44 and 202.96 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 451.44 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/451.44 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 451.44 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 91,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,624.26/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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