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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.11 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.11 and 306.06 is: 422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.11 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.11 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.11 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 130,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,721.29/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.14

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