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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 458.61 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 458.61 and 202.84 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 458.61 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/458.61 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 458.61 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 93,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,024.45/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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