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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 452.97 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 452.97 and 238.02 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 452.97 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/452.97 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 452.97 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 107,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,815.92/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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