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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 457.76 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 457.76 and 202.37 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 457.76 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/457.76 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 457.76 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 92,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,635.11/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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