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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 421.56 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 421.56 and 305.18 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 421.56 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/421.56 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 421.56 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 128,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,651.68/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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