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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 458.96 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 458.96 and 203.48 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 458.96 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/458.96 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 458.96 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 93,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,389.18/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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