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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.36 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.36 and 188.32 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.36 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.36 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.36 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 85,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,376.76/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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