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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 461.06 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 461.06 and 204.74 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 461.06 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/461.06 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 461.06 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 94,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,397.42/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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