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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 462.33 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 462.33 and 205.45 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 462.33 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/462.33 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 462.33 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 94,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,985.70/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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