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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.28 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.28 and 264.96 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.28 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.28 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.28 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 122,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,220.75/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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