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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 459.36 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 459.36 and 294.35 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 459.36 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/459.36 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 459.36 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 135,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,210.32/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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