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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 454.36 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 454.36 and 205.58 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 454.36 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/454.36 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 454.36 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 93,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.25/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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