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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.42 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.42 and 206.20 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.42 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.42 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.42 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 93,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,495.20/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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