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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 422.11 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 422.11 and 294.34 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 422.11 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/422.11 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 422.11 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 124,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,243.86/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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