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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.02 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.02 and 203.91 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.02 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.02 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.02 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 93,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,802.68/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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