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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.25 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.25 and 292.11 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.25 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.25 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.25 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 134,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,735.74/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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