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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 418.20 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 418.20 and 289.58 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 418.20 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/418.20 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 418.20 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 121,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,099.18/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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