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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 458.18 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 458.18 and 285.40 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 458.18 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/458.18 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 458.18 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 130,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,764.57/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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