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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 454.58 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 454.58 and 206.75 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 454.58 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/454.58 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 454.58 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 93,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,983.38/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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