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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 462.26 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 462.26 and 282.44 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 462.26 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/462.26 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 462.26 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 130,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,559.11/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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