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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 422.71 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 422.71 and 282.82 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 422.71 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/422.71 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 422.71 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 119,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,550.84/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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