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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 457.02 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 457.02 and 283.36 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 457.02 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/457.02 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 457.02 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 129,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,501.19/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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