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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 462.30 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 462.30 and 263.44 is: 394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 462.30 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/462.30 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 462.30 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 121,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,788.31/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.16

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