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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 460.32 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 460.32 and 202.65 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 460.32 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/460.32 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 460.32 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 93,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,283.85/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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