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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 455.16 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 455.16 and 292.20 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 455.16 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/455.16 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 455.16 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 132,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,997.75/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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