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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.71 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.71 and 261.30 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.71 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.71 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.71 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 110,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,976.72/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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