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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 451.51 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 451.51 and 203.84 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 451.51 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/451.51 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 451.51 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 92,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,036.42/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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