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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 459.39 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 459.39 and 294.21 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 459.39 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/459.39 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 459.39 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 135,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,156.58/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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