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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.98 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.98 and 302.22 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.98 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.98 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.98 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 127,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,833.02/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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