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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 453.02 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 453.02 and 204.35 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 453.02 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/453.02 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 453.02 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 92,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571.35/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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