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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 534.96 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 534.96 and 308.19 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 534.96 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/534.96 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 534.96 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 164,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,870.79/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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