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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 416.80 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 416.80 and 204.10 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 416.80 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/416.80 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 416.80 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 85,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.88/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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