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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.48 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.48 and 204.95 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.48 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.48 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.48 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 85,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,767.48/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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