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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 460.83 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 460.83 and 204.98 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 460.83 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/460.83 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 460.83 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 94,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,459.40/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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