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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 420.93 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 420.93 and 278.15 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 420.93 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/420.93 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 420.93 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 117,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,079.57/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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