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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.28 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.28 and 261.92 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.28 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.28 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.28 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 120,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,818.46/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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