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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 451.04 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 451.04 and 282.13 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 451.04 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/451.04 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 451.04 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 127,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,251.21/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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