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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 460.11 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 460.11 and 283.52 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 460.11 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/460.11 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 460.11 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 130,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,450.39/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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