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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.06 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.06 and 261 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.06 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.06 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.06 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 120,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,597.66/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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