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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.96 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.96 and 205.92 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.96 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.96 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.96 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 95,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,332.72/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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