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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 459.22 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 459.22 and 297.84 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 459.22 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/459.22 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 459.22 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 136,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.08/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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