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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 462.60 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 462.60 and 205.77 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 462.60 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/462.60 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 462.60 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 95,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,189.20/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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