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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.80, 453.63 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.80, 453.63 and 205.06 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.80 : 453.63 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.80/453.63 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.80x = 453.63 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.80x = 93,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021.37/302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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