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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 424.26 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 424.26 and 291.40 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 424.26 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/424.26 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 424.26 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 123,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,629.36/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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