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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 455 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 455 and 207.28 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 455 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/455 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 455 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 94,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,312.40/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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