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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 461.72 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 461.72 and 296.32 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 461.72 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/461.72 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 461.72 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 136,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,816.87/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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