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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 422.48 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 422.48 and 285.23 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 422.48 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/422.48 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 422.48 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 120,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500.43/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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