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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 462.96 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 462.96 and 290.88 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 462.96 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/462.96 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 462.96 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 134,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,665.80/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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