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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 422.44 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 422.44 and 292.48 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 422.44 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/422.44 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 422.44 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 123,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,555.25/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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