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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 460.80 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 460.80 and 235.20 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 460.80 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/460.80 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 460.80 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 108,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,380.16/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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