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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 452.97 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 452.97 and 204.54 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 452.97 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/452.97 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 452.97 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 92,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,650.48/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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