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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 455.07 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 455.07 and 283.88 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 455.07 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/455.07 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 455.07 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 129,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,185.27/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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