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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 460.20 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 460.20 and 209.60 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 460.20 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/460.20 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 460.20 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 96,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,459.54/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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