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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 457.43 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 457.43 and 202.44 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 457.43 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/457.43 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 457.43 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 92,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,602.13/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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