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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.17 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.17 and 295.80 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.17 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.17 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.17 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 136,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,118.29/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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