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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 417.54 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 417.54 and 283.93 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 417.54 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/417.54 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 417.54 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 118,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,552.13/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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