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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 462.76 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 462.76 and 204.58 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 462.76 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/462.76 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 462.76 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 94,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,671.44/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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