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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 455.10 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 455.10 and 205.83 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 455.10 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/455.10 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 455.10 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 93,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,673.23/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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