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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 451.98 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 451.98 and 281.43 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 451.98 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/451.98 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 451.98 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 127,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,200.73/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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