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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 417.76 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 417.76 and 204.44 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 417.76 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/417.76 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 417.76 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 85,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404.25/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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