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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 459.24 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 459.24 and 203.66 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 459.24 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/459.24 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 459.24 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 93,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,528.82/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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