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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 460.68 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 460.68 and 204.34 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 460.68 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/460.68 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 460.68 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 94,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135.35/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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