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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 424.30 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 424.30 and 302.30 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 424.30 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/424.30 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 424.30 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 128,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,265.89/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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