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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 535.83 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 535.83 and 308.08 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 535.83 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/535.83 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 535.83 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 165,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,078.51/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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