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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 460.28 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 460.28 and 283.36 is: 425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 460.28 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/460.28 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 460.28 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 130,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,424.94/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.06

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