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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.48, 596.16 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.48, 596.16 and 205 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.48 : 596.16 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.48/596.16 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.48x = 596.16 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.48x = 122,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,212.80/397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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