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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 460.77 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 460.77 and 204.41 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 460.77 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/460.77 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 460.77 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 94,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,186.00/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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