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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.77, 421.19 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.77, 421.19 and 283.34 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.77 : 421.19 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.77/421.19 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.77x = 421.19 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.77x = 119,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,341.07/305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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