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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.37 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.37 and 204.93 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.37 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.37 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.37 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 94,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,548.55/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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