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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 422.26 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 422.26 and 290.66 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 422.26 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/422.26 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 422.26 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 122,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,734.09/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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