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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 455.60 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 455.60 and 205.58 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 455.60 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/455.60 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 455.60 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 93,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,660.48/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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