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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 458.67 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 458.67 and 208.73 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 458.67 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/458.67 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 458.67 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 95,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,738.19/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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