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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.43 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.43 and 203.51 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.43 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.43 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.43 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 93,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,498.52/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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