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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 424.87 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 424.87 and 301.96 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 424.87 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/424.87 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 424.87 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 128,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,293.75/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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