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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 462.74 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 462.74 and 293.19 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 462.74 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/462.74 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 462.74 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 135,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,669.27/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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