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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 462.01 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 462.01 and 292.24 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 462.01 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/462.01 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 462.01 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 135,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,015.49/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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