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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 458.28 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 458.28 and 203.02 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 458.28 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/458.28 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 458.28 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 93,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,040.01/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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