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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 460.78 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 460.78 and 203.59 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 460.78 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/460.78 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 460.78 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 93,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.20/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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