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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 418.43 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 418.43 and 205.04 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 418.43 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/418.43 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 418.43 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 85,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,794.09/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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