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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 461.97 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 461.97 and 205.38 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 461.97 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/461.97 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 461.97 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 94,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,879.40/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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