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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.30 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.30 and 205.40 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.30 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.30 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.30 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 93,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.82/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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