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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 453.42 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 453.42 and 204.27 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 453.42 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/453.42 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 453.42 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 92,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,620.10/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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