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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 457.46 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 457.46 and 202.48 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 457.46 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/457.46 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 457.46 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 92,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,625.10/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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