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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 460.47 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 460.47 and 204.08 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 460.47 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/460.47 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 460.47 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 93,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,972.72/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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