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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 458 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 458 and 282 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 458 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/458 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 458 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 129,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,156/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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