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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 460.23 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 460.23 and 297.27 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 460.23 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/460.23 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 460.23 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 136,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,812.57/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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