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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 418.10 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 418.10 and 204.83 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 418.10 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/418.10 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 418.10 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 85,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,637.88/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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