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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 417.54 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 417.54 and 204.33 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 417.54 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/417.54 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 417.54 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 85,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,315.95/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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