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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 458.67 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 458.67 and 292.42 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 458.67 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/458.67 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 458.67 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 134,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,124.28/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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