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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 462.94 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 462.94 and 205.99 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 462.94 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/462.94 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 462.94 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 95,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,359.34/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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