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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.45 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.45 and 204.82 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.45 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.45 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.45 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 92,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,876.66/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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