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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 452.52 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 452.52 and 206.28 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 452.52 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/452.52 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 452.52 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 93,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,345.83/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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