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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 457.69 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 457.69 and 202.49 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 457.69 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/457.69 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 457.69 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 92,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,676.64/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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