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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 418.38 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 418.38 and 204.87 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 418.38 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/418.38 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 418.38 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 85,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713.51/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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