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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 458.53 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 458.53 and 203.56 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 458.53 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/458.53 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 458.53 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 93,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,338.37/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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