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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 453.17 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 453.17 and 285.22 is: 427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 453.17 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/453.17 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 453.17 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 129,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,253.15/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.96

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