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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 430.10 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 430.10 and 307.60 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 430.10 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/430.10 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 430.10 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 132,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298.76/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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