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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 425.44 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 425.44 and 264.41 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 425.44 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/425.44 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 425.44 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 112,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,492.41/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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