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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.82 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.82 and 203.39 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.82 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.82 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.82 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 93,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.40/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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