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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 421.55 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 421.55 and 303.10 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 421.55 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/421.55 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 421.55 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 127,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,768.18/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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