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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 424.90 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 424.90 and 263.46 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 424.90 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/424.90 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 424.90 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 111,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,944.15/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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