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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 456.81 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 456.81 and 206.94 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 456.81 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/456.81 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 456.81 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 94,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,530.63/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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