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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.28 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.28 and 205.42 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.28 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.28 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.28 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 94,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,961.14/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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