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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460 and 204.15 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 93,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,909/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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