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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 460.65 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 460.65 and 278.14 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 460.65 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/460.65 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 460.65 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 128,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,121.50/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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