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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 459.71 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 459.71 and 203.70 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 459.71 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/459.71 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 459.71 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 93,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.44/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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