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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 455.97 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 455.97 and 302.33 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 455.97 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/455.97 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 455.97 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 137,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,853.41/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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