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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 463.32 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 463.32 and 296.32 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 463.32 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/463.32 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 463.32 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 137,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290.98/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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