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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 452.10 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 452.10 and 273.40 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 452.10 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/452.10 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 452.10 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 123,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,604.14/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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