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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 427.22 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 427.22 and 287.52 is: 397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 427.22 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/427.22 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 427.22 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 122,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.29/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.06

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