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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 457.62 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 457.62 and 208.31 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 457.62 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/457.62 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 457.62 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 95,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.82/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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