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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.85, 460.58 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.85, 460.58 and 208.01 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.85 : 460.58 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.85/460.58 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.85x = 460.58 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.85x = 95,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,805.25/306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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