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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 442.08 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 442.08 and 284.28 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 442.08 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/442.08 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 442.08 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 125,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,674.50/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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