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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 458.22 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 458.22 and 282.94 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 458.22 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/458.22 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 458.22 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 129,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,648.77/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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