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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 422.28 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 422.28 and 284.03 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 422.28 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/422.28 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 422.28 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 119,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,938.08/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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