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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 459.99 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 459.99 and 204.23 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 459.99 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/459.99 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 459.99 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 93,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944.91/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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