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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.08 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.08 and 204.58 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.08 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.08 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.08 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 92,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,691.11/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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