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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 425.75 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 425.75 and 294.66 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 425.75 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/425.75 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 425.75 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 125,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,450.02/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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