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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 462.16 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 462.16 and 261.32 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 462.16 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/462.16 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 462.16 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 120,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,771.65/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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