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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 456.80 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 456.80 and 202.13 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 456.80 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/456.80 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 456.80 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 92,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,329.69/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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