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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.40 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.40 and 281.76 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.40 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.40 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.40 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 119,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,015.42/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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