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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.62 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.62 and 205.02 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.62 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.62 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.62 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 94,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436.31/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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