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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 456.78 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 456.78 and 202.60 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 456.78 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/456.78 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 456.78 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 92,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,541.34/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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