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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.40 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.40 and 286.20 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.40 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.40 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.40 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 132,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,911.28/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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