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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.16 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.16 and 284.32 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.16 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.16 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.16 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 130,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,832.69/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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