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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.75 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.75 and 296.13 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.75 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.75 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.75 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 137,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034.16/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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