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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 459.99 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 459.99 and 204.16 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 459.99 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/459.99 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 459.99 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 93,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,911.56/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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