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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 418.33 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 418.33 and 204.94 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 418.33 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/418.33 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 418.33 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 85,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,730.46/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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