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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.27, 456.71 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.27, 456.71 and 205.43 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.27 : 456.71 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.27/456.71 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.27x = 456.71 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.27x = 93,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,821.94/304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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