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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 418.82 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 418.82 and 205.43 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 418.82 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/418.82 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 418.82 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 86,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,035.07/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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