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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 451.98 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 451.98 and 205.24 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 451.98 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/451.98 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 451.98 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 92,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.38/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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