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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 419.80 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 419.80 and 205.92 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 419.80 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/419.80 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 419.80 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 86,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,445.22/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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