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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 693.36 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 693.36 and 205.56 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 693.36 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/693.36 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 693.36 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 142,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,527.08/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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