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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 453.80 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 453.80 and 204.52 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 453.80 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/453.80 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 453.80 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 92,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,811.18/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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