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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 424.08 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 424.08 and 302.64 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 424.08 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/424.08 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 424.08 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 128,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,343.57/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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