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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 461.30 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 461.30 and 204.70 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 461.30 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/461.30 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 461.30 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 94,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,427.21/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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