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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 464.74 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 464.74 and 206.16 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 464.74 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/464.74 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 464.74 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 95,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,811.32/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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