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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.86, 459.20 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.86, 459.20 and 286.88 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.86 : 459.20 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.86/459.20 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.86x = 459.20 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.86x = 131,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,733.72/306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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