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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 461.61 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 461.61 and 294.66 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 461.61 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/461.61 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 461.61 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 136,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,018.00/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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