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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.93 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.93 and 262.12 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.93 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.93 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.93 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 118,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,984.13/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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