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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.40 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.40 and 205.44 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.40 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.40 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.40 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 92,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,941.06/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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