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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 433.91 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 433.91 and 306.05 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 433.91 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/433.91 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 433.91 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 132,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,797.71/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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