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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 452.20 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 452.20 and 282.12 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 452.20 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/452.20 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 452.20 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 127,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,574.66/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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