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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 426.26 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 426.26 and 303.16 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 426.26 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/426.26 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 426.26 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 129,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,224.98/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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