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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 452.25 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 452.25 and 204.33 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 452.25 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/452.25 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 452.25 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 92,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,408.24/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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