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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 457.96 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 457.96 and 203.08 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 457.96 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/457.96 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 457.96 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 93,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.52/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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