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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.67 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.67 and 252.30 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.67 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.67 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.67 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 117,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,236.24/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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