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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 458.99 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 458.99 and 204.30 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 458.99 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/458.99 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 458.99 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 93,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,771.66/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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