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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.34 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.34 and 278.22 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.34 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.34 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.34 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 125,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,571.81/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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