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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.52 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.52 and 282.16 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.52 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.52 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.52 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 129,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,940.32/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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