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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 417.43 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 417.43 and 204.17 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 417.43 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/417.43 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 417.43 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 85,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,226.68/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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