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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 460.89 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 460.89 and 204.84 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 460.89 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/460.89 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 460.89 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 94,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,408.71/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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