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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 419.83 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 419.83 and 204.60 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 419.83 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/419.83 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 419.83 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 85,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,897.22/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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