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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 545.26 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 545.26 and 308.12 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 545.26 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/545.26 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 545.26 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 168,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,005.51/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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