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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 461.22 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 461.22 and 284.94 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 461.22 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/461.22 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 461.22 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 131,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,420.03/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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