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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 458.60 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 458.60 and 207.12 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 458.60 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/458.60 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 458.60 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 94,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,985.23/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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