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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 460.57 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 460.57 and 204.54 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 460.57 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/460.57 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 460.57 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 94,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,204.99/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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