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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 463.50 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 463.50 and 206.95 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 463.50 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/463.50 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 463.50 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 95,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,921.33/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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