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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 462.66 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 462.66 and 205.93 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 462.66 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/462.66 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 462.66 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 95,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,275.57/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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