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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 460.09 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 460.09 and 203.95 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 460.09 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/460.09 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 460.09 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 93,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,835.36/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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