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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.94, 455.81 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.94, 455.81 and 206.38 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.94 : 455.81 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.94/455.81 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.94x = 455.81 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.94x = 94,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,069.44/303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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