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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.31 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.31 and 204.48 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.31 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.31 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.31 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 94,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124.19/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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