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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.43 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.43 and 278.16 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.43 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.43 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.43 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 128,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,070.91/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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