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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 459 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 459 and 203.31 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 459 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/459 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 459 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 93,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.29/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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