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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 419.15 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 419.15 and 205.60 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 419.15 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/419.15 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 419.15 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 86,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177.24/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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