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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 545.28 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 545.28 and 308.22 is: 424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 545.28 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/545.28 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 545.28 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 168,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,066.20/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.73

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