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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 461.28 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 461.28 and 205.60 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 461.28 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/461.28 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 461.28 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 94,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,839.17/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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