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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.21, 748.19 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.21, 748.19 and 306.14 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.21 : 748.19 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.21/748.19 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.21x = 748.19 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.21x = 229,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,049.36/542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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