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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 462.03 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 462.03 and 304.98 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 462.03 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/462.03 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 462.03 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 140,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,909.91/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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