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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 456.44 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 456.44 and 207.99 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 456.44 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/456.44 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 456.44 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 94,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933.92/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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