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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 692.22 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 692.22 and 204.84 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 692.22 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/692.22 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 692.22 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 141,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,794.34/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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