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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 464.40 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 464.40 and 288.22 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 464.40 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/464.40 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 464.40 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 133,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,847.93/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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