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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 425.52 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 425.52 and 286.18 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 425.52 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/425.52 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 425.52 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 121,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,774.25/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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