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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 456 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 456 and 205.60 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 456 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/456 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 456 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 93,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,753.60/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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