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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.00 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.00 and 204.50 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.00 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.00 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.00 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 92,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,640.40/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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