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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 459.46 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 459.46 and 204.07 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 459.46 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/459.46 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 459.46 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 93,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,762.00/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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