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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.52 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.52 and 297.36 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.52 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.52 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.52 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 137,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,237.59/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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