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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 458.52 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 458.52 and 202.70 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 458.52 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/458.52 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 458.52 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 92,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.00/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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