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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.24 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.24 and 305.28 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.24 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.24 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.24 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 141,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,112.63/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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