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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.19 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.19 and 262.41 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.19 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.19 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.19 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 121,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,279.65/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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