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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 459.78 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 459.78 and 204.60 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 459.78 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/459.78 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 459.78 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 94,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.99/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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