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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 453.72 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 453.72 and 206.96 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 453.72 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/453.72 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 453.72 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 93,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,901.89/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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