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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.34 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.34 and 203.45 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.34 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.34 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.34 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 93,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,449.41/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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