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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.47 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.47 and 189.22 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.47 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.47 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.47 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 86,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,938.89/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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