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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 458.60 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 458.60 and 202.84 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 458.60 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/458.60 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 458.60 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 93,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,020.26/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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