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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 418.04 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 418.04 and 204.68 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 418.04 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/418.04 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 418.04 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 85,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564.43/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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