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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.26 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.26 and 204.92 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.26 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.26 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.26 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 92,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.04/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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