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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 458.70 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 458.70 and 282.58 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 458.70 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/458.70 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 458.70 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 129,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,619.45/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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