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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.81 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.81 and 204.21 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.81 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.81 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.81 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 93,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,897.80/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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