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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 423.97 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 423.97 and 263.18 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 423.97 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/423.97 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 423.97 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 111,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,580.83/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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