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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 417.78 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 417.78 and 204.56 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 417.78 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/417.78 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 417.78 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 85,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,458.99/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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