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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 460.43 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 460.43 and 253.22 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 460.43 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/460.43 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 460.43 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 116,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,588.82/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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