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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 462.73 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 462.73 and 205.97 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 462.73 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/462.73 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 462.73 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 95,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,307.47/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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