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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 416.05 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 416.05 and 274.35 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 416.05 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/416.05 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 416.05 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 114,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,143.32/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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