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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 461.90 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 461.90 and 205.60 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 461.90 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/461.90 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 461.90 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 94,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,966.64/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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