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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.44 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.44 and 282.12 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.44 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.44 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.44 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 129,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,899.33/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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