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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.60 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.60 and 208.83 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.60 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.60 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.60 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 95,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.27/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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