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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 457.65 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 457.65 and 296.68 is: 442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 457.65 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/457.65 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 457.65 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 135,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,775.60/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.15

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