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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 458 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 458 and 203.04 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 458 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/458 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 458 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 92,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,992.32/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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