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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 462.93 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 462.93 and 206.02 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 462.93 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/462.93 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 462.93 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 95,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,372.84/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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