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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 461.20 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 461.20 and 204.80 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 461.20 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/461.20 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 461.20 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 94,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,453.76/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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