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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 422.07 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 422.07 and 281.42 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 422.07 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/422.07 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 422.07 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 118,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,778.94/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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