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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 452.77 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 452.77 and 241.28 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 452.77 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/452.77 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 452.77 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 109,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,244.35/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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