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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 460.76 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 460.76 and 203.76 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 460.76 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/460.76 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 460.76 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 93,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,884.46/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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