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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 461.28 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 461.28 and 292.32 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 461.28 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/461.28 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 461.28 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 134,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,841.37/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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