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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 455.90 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 455.90 and 284.22 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 455.90 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/455.90 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 455.90 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 129,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,574.48/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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