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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.92 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.92 and 205.28 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.92 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.92 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.92 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 85,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,995.90/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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