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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 457.47 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 457.47 and 202.08 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 457.47 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/457.47 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 457.47 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 92,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,445.54/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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