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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 461.94 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 461.94 and 205.56 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 461.94 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/461.94 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 461.94 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 94,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,956.39/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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