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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 418.66 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 418.66 and 295.15 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 418.66 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/418.66 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 418.66 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 123,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,567.50/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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