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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 450.18 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 450.18 and 280.14 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 450.18 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/450.18 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 450.18 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 126,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113.43/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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