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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 459.48 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 459.48 and 301.92 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 459.48 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/459.48 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 459.48 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 138,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.20/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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