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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 458.36 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 458.36 and 202.93 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 458.36 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/458.36 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 458.36 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 93,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,014.99/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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