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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 458.99 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 458.99 and 203.24 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 458.99 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/458.99 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 458.99 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 93,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,285.13/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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