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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 455.04 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 455.04 and 205.20 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 455.04 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/455.04 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 455.04 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 93,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,374.21/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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