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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 458.80 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 458.80 and 203.84 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 458.80 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/458.80 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 458.80 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 93,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,521.79/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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