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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.40, 455.10 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.40, 455.10 and 205.93 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.40 : 455.10 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.40/455.10 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.40x = 455.10 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.40x = 93,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,718.74/303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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