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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.65, 418.97 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.65, 418.97 and 205.44 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.65 : 418.97 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.65/418.97 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.65x = 418.97 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.65x = 86,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,072.14/303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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