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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.44 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.44 and 253.12 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.44 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.44 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.44 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 116,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,799.69/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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