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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 460.11 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 460.11 and 293.66 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 460.11 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/460.11 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 460.11 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 135,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115.90/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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