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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 462.12 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 462.12 and 294.08 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 462.12 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/462.12 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 462.12 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 135,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,900.25/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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