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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 453.84 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 453.84 and 280.48 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 453.84 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/453.84 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 453.84 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 127,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293.04/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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