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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 460.40 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 460.40 and 205.24 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 460.40 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/460.40 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 460.40 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 94,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492.50/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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