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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 460.96 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 460.96 and 205.61 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 460.96 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/460.96 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 460.96 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 94,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,777.99/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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