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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 458.36 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 458.36 and 292.36 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 458.36 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/458.36 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 458.36 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 134,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,005.48/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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