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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 417.41 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 417.41 and 204.15 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 417.41 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/417.41 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 417.41 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 85,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214.76/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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