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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.48 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.48 and 204.68 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.48 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.48 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.48 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 94,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251.05/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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