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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.13 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.13 and 206.96 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.13 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.13 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.13 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 96,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,054.02/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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