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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.61, 458.59 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.61, 458.59 and 202.95 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.61 : 458.59 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.61/458.59 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.61x = 458.59 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.61x = 93,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068.85/305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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