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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 421.26 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 421.26 and 295.48 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 421.26 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/421.26 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 421.26 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 124,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,473.90/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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