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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 456.51 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 456.51 and 262 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 456.51 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/456.51 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 456.51 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 119,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,604.97/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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