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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 427.32 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 427.32 and 308.52 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 427.32 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/427.32 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 427.32 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 131,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,836.77/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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