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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.78 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.78 and 262.16 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.78 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.78 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.78 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 120,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,011.60/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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