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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 452.12 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 452.12 and 260.72 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 452.12 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/452.12 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 452.12 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 117,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,874.86/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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