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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.60 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.60 and 208.32 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.60 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.60 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.60 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 95,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,118.91/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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