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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.95, 458.46 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.95, 458.46 and 206.76 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.95 : 458.46 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.95/458.46 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.95x = 458.46 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.95x = 94,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791.31/305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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