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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 463.11 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 463.11 and 285.52 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 463.11 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/463.11 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 463.11 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 132,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,227.17/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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