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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.44 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.44 and 205.42 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.44 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.44 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.44 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 94,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,994.42/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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