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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 418.26 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 418.26 and 205.08 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 418.26 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/418.26 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 418.26 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 85,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,776.76/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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