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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 462.26 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 462.26 and 305.73 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 462.26 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/462.26 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 462.26 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 141,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327.51/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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