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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 414.51 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 414.51 and 302.70 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 414.51 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/414.51 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 414.51 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 125,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,472.18/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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