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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 461.56 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 461.56 and 262.19 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 461.56 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/461.56 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 461.56 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 121,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,016.42/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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