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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 417.54 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 417.54 and 204.24 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 417.54 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/417.54 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 417.54 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 85,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,278.37/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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