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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 459.07 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 459.07 and 203.54 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 459.07 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/459.07 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 459.07 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 93,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,439.11/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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