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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 461.70 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 461.70 and 262.72 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 461.70 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/461.70 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 461.70 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 121,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,297.82/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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