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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 458.25 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 458.25 and 202.77 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 458.25 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/458.25 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 458.25 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 92,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,919.35/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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