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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.12 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.12 and 208.83 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.12 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.12 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.12 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 95,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,878.03/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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