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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 451.99 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 451.99 and 204.04 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 451.99 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/451.99 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 451.99 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 92,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,224.04/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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