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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 452.70 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 452.70 and 280.60 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 452.70 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/452.70 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 452.70 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 127,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,027.62/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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