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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 461.94 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 461.94 and 262.44 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 461.94 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/461.94 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 461.94 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 121,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,231.53/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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