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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 423.36 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 423.36 and 295.92 is: 405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 423.36 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/423.36 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 423.36 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 125,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,280.69/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.60

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