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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.86 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.86 and 294.16 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.86 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.86 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.86 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 135,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,566.58/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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