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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 534.33 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 534.33 and 307.08 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 534.33 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/534.33 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 534.33 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 164,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,082.06/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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