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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 457.52 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 457.52 and 202.91 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 457.52 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/457.52 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 457.52 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 92,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.08/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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