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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 426.86 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 426.86 and 303.60 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 426.86 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/426.86 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 426.86 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 129,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,594.70/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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