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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 458.24 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 458.24 and 202.59 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 458.24 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/458.24 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 458.24 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 92,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,833.83/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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