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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457 and 202.16 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 92,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384.84/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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