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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 453.63 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 453.63 and 204.87 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 453.63 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/453.63 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 453.63 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 92,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,935.18/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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