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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 462.23 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 462.23 and 205.37 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 462.23 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/462.23 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 462.23 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 94,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,927.92/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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