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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 462.74 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 462.74 and 205.71 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 462.74 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/462.74 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 462.74 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 95,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,189.22/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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