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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.14 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.14 and 253.22 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.14 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.14 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.14 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 116,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,769.87/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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