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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 458.69 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 458.69 and 208.71 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 458.69 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/458.69 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 458.69 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 95,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,732.15/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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