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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.86 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.86 and 206.18 is: 309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.86 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.86 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.86 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 93,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,576.85/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.26

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