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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.20 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.20 and 235.28 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.20 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.20 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.20 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 108,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,275.86/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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