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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 462.54 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 462.54 and 206.04 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 462.54 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/462.54 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 462.54 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 95,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,301.74/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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