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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 459.72 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 459.72 and 208.71 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 459.72 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/459.72 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 459.72 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 95,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,948.16/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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