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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.46 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.46 and 206.76 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.46 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.46 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.46 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 95,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,825.51/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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