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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 459.25 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 459.25 and 301.42 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 459.25 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/459.25 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 459.25 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 138,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,427.14/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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