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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 465.18 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 465.18 and 285.88 is: 429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 465.18 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/465.18 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 465.18 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 132,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,985.66/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.48

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