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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 422.67 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 422.67 and 304.35 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 422.67 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/422.67 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 422.67 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 128,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,639.61/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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