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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 421.02 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 421.02 and 292.12 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 421.02 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/421.02 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 421.02 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 122,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,988.36/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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