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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 454.26 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 454.26 and 280.06 is: 420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 454.26 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/454.26 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 454.26 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 127,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,220.06/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.56

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