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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 452.72 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 452.72 and 300.32 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 452.72 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/452.72 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 452.72 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 135,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,960.87/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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