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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 461.16 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 461.16 and 204.39 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 461.16 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/461.16 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 461.16 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 94,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.49/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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