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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 458.34 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 458.34 and 281.88 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 458.34 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/458.34 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 458.34 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 129,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,196.88/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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