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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 453.06 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 453.06 and 205.32 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 453.06 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/453.06 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 453.06 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 93,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022.28/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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