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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 459 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 459 and 209.76 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 459 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/459 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 459 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 96,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,279.84/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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