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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.83 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.83 and 205.21 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.83 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.83 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.83 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 93,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,334.53/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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