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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.56 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.56 and 293.68 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.56 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.56 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.56 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 124,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,684.78/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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