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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 453.54 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 453.54 and 206.24 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 453.54 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/453.54 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 453.54 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 93,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,538.09/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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