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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 451.12 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 451.12 and 280.86 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 451.12 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/451.12 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 451.12 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 126,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,701.56/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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