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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 418.28 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 418.28 and 282.28 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 418.28 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/418.28 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 418.28 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 118,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,072.08/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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