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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 452.76 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 452.76 and 290.32 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 452.76 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/452.76 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 452.76 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 131,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,445.28/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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