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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 461.02 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 461.02 and 294.60 is: 442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 461.02 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/461.02 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 461.02 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 135,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,816.49/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.28

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