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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 456.72 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 456.72 and 261.48 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 456.72 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/456.72 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 456.72 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 119,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,423.15/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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