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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 460.67 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 460.67 and 204.80 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 460.67 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/460.67 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 460.67 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 94,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,341.89/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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