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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 456.39 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 456.39 and 206.57 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 456.39 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/456.39 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 456.39 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 94,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.20/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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