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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.25 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.25 and 204.99 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.25 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.25 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.25 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 94,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551.64/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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