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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 458.60 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 458.60 and 203.33 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 458.60 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/458.60 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 458.60 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 93,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,247.27/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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