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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 422.52 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 422.52 and 295.76 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 422.52 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/422.52 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 422.52 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 124,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,964.52/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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