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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 455.49 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 455.49 and 205.74 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 455.49 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/455.49 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 455.49 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 93,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,712.51/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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