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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 454.26 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 454.26 and 262.28 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 454.26 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/454.26 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 454.26 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 119,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.31/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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