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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 461.89 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 461.89 and 264.82 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 461.89 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/461.89 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 461.89 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 122,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.71/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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