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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 462.45 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 462.45 and 264.66 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 462.45 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/462.45 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 462.45 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 122,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,392.02/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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