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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 453.63 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 453.63 and 206.03 is: 309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 453.63 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/453.63 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 453.63 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 93,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,461.39/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.05

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