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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 460.49 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 460.49 and 204.21 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 460.49 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/460.49 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 460.49 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 94,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,037.91/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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