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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 422.63 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 422.63 and 286.16 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 422.63 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/422.63 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 422.63 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 120,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,936.26/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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