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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 457.17 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 457.17 and 207.73 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 457.17 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/457.17 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 457.17 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 94,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,967.92/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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