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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 454.12 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 454.12 and 206.80 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 454.12 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/454.12 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 454.12 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 93,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,912.02/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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