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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 417.14 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 417.14 and 204.29 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 417.14 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/417.14 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 417.14 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 85,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,217.53/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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