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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 462.72 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 462.72 and 297.60 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 462.72 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/462.72 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 462.72 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 137,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,705.47/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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