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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.88 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.88 and 207.72 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.88 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.88 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.88 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 94,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.39/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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