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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 459.24 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 459.24 and 261.48 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 459.24 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/459.24 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 459.24 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 120,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,082.08/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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