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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 424.26 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 424.26 and 295.44 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 424.26 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/424.26 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 424.26 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 125,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,343.37/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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