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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.02 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.02 and 205.76 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.02 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.02 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.02 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 93,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.89/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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