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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 424.49 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 424.49 and 285.98 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 424.49 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/424.49 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 424.49 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 121,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,392.10/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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