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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 425.04 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 425.04 and 304.68 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 425.04 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/425.04 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 425.04 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 129,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,501.19/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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