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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 458.46 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 458.46 and 293.27 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 458.46 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/458.46 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 458.46 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 134,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450.27/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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