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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 450.90 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 450.90 and 204.76 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 450.90 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/450.90 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 450.90 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 92,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,326.28/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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