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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.50 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.50 and 283 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.50 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.50 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.50 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 130,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,038.50/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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