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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 459.62 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 459.62 and 280.22 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 459.62 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/459.62 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 459.62 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 128,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794.46/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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