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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.23, 458.07 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.23, 458.07 and 202.48 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.23 : 458.07 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.23/458.07 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.23x = 458.07 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.23x = 92,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750.01/305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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