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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.36 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.36 and 203.24 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.36 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.36 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.36 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 93,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,157.98/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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