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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 451.65 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 451.65 and 286.52 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 451.65 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/451.65 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 451.65 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 129,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,405.33/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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