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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 462.88 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 462.88 and 206.16 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 462.88 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/462.88 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 462.88 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 95,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427.34/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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