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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.20 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.20 and 206.56 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.20 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.20 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.20 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 95,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,678.59/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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