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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.52 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.52 and 261.96 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.52 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.52 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.52 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 120,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,899.78/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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