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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.90, 462.26 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.90, 462.26 and 291.35 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.90 : 462.26 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.90/462.26 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.90x = 462.26 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.90x = 134,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,679.15/308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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