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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 462.97 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 462.97 and 206.18 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 462.97 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/462.97 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 462.97 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 95,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,455.15/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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