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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.24 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.24 and 205.22 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.24 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.24 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.24 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 95,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,269.52/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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