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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.26 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.26 and 252.24 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.26 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.26 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.26 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 116,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,095.98/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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