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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 453.36 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 453.36 and 205.76 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 453.36 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/453.36 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 453.36 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 93,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,283.35/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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