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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 462.56 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 462.56 and 205.74 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 462.56 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/462.56 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 462.56 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 95,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,167.09/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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