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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 748.31 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 748.31 and 306.22 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 748.31 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/748.31 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 748.31 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 229,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,147.49/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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