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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 459.34 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 459.34 and 294.18 is: 440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 459.34 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/459.34 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 459.34 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 135,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,128.64/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.25

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