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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 454.01 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 454.01 and 205.20 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 454.01 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/454.01 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 454.01 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 93,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,163.37/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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