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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 459.46 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 459.46 and 204.61 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 459.46 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/459.46 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 459.46 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 94,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,010.11/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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