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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 458.10 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 458.10 and 209.32 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 458.10 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/458.10 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 458.10 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 95,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,889.49/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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