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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 416.96 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 416.96 and 204.03 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 416.96 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/416.96 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 416.96 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 85,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,072.37/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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