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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 464.23 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 464.23 and 261.25 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 464.23 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/464.23 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 464.23 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 121,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,280.09/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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