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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 452.82 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 452.82 and 295.50 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 452.82 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/452.82 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 452.82 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 133,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,808.70/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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