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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 419.22 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 419.22 and 205.80 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 419.22 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/419.22 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 419.22 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 86,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,275.48/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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