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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.44 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.44 and 292.16 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.44 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.44 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.44 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 132,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,769.19/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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