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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 425.00 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 425.00 and 289.98 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 425.00 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/425.00 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 425.00 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 123,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.59/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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