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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 457.86 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 457.86 and 202.44 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 457.86 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/457.86 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 457.86 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 92,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,689.18/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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