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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 426.45 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 426.45 and 301.32 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 426.45 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/426.45 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 426.45 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 128,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,497.91/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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