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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 532.26 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 532.26 and 306.12 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 532.26 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/532.26 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 532.26 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 162,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,935.43/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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