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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 454.85 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 454.85 and 206.08 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 454.85 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/454.85 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 454.85 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 93,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,734.87/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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