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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.70 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.70 and 286.37 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.70 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.70 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.70 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 129,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,066.96/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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