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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 458.08 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 458.08 and 203.32 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 458.08 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/458.08 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 458.08 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 93,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,136.83/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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