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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 416.01 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 416.01 and 281.86 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 416.01 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/416.01 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 416.01 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 117,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,256.58/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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