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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 417.02 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 417.02 and 204.32 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 417.02 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/417.02 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 417.02 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 85,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,205.55/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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