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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 460.86 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 460.86 and 291.66 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 460.86 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/460.86 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 460.86 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 134,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,414.93/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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