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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 418.94 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 418.94 and 205.52 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 418.94 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/418.94 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 418.94 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 86,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,097.43/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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