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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 418.73 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 418.73 and 205.35 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 418.73 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/418.73 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 418.73 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 85,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985.18/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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