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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.42 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.42 and 203.56 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.42 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.42 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.42 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 93,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,315.98/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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