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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 462.52 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 462.52 and 265.37 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 462.52 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/462.52 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 462.52 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 122,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,737.61/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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