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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 414.02 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 414.02 and 272.96 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 414.02 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/414.02 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 414.02 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 113,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,007.46/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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