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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 456.33 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 456.33 and 207.43 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 456.33 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/456.33 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 456.33 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 94,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,656.17/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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