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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 423.27 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 423.27 and 263.13 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 423.27 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/423.27 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 423.27 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 111,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,375.04/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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