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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.76 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.76 and 280.88 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.76 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.76 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.76 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 128,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,575.63/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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