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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.80 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.80 and 295.84 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.80 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.80 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.80 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 136,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,323.07/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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