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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 425.70 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 425.70 and 300.08 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 425.70 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/425.70 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 425.70 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 127,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,744.06/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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