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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.16 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.16 and 278.52 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.16 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.16 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.16 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 125,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,935.60/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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