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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 457.11 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 457.11 and 206.85 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 457.11 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/457.11 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 457.11 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 94,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,553.20/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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