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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 452.62 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 452.62 and 205.80 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 452.62 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/452.62 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 452.62 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 93,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,149.20/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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