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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.75, 417.14 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.75, 417.14 and 204.33 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 417.14 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/417.14 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 417.14 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 85,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,233.19/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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