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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 453.08 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 453.08 and 204.78 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 453.08 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/453.08 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 453.08 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 92,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,781.72/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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