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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 463.74 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 463.74 and 261.64 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 463.74 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/463.74 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 463.74 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 121,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,332.93/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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