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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 460.05 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 460.05 and 203.77 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 460.05 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/460.05 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 460.05 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 93,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,744.39/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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