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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.04 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.04 and 282.66 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.04 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.04 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.04 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 119,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,293.83/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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