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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 452.68 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 452.68 and 205.80 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 452.68 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/452.68 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 452.68 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 93,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.54/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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