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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.92 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.92 and 235.40 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.92 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.92 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.92 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 108,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500.57/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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