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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 456.72 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 456.72 and 207.36 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 456.72 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/456.72 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 456.72 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 94,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,705.46/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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