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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.44 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.44 and 261.91 is: 392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.44 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.44 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.44 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 120,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,852.13/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.28

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