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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 466.68 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 466.68 and 288.68 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 466.68 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/466.68 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 466.68 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 134,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,721.18/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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