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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 462.92 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 462.92 and 205.94 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 462.92 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/462.92 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 462.92 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 95,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,333.87/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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