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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 462.15 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 462.15 and 205.11 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 462.15 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/462.15 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 462.15 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 94,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791.59/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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