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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.16 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.16 and 295.12 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.16 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.16 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.16 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 125,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,473.22/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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