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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 426.36 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 426.36 and 306.08 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 426.36 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/426.36 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 426.36 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 130,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,500.27/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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