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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.50 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.50 and 202.37 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.50 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.50 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.50 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 92,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,584.28/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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