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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 422.24 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 422.24 and 294.28 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 422.24 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/422.24 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 422.24 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 124,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,254.26/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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