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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 453.23 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 453.23 and 205.30 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 453.23 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/453.23 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 453.23 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 93,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,048.43/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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