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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 462.66 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 462.66 and 206.10 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 462.66 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/462.66 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 462.66 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 95,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,354.23/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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