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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 458.97 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 458.97 and 203.08 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 458.97 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/458.97 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 458.97 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 93,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,207.63/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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