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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 414.47 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 414.47 and 274.30 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 414.47 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/414.47 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 414.47 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 113,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,689.12/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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