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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 451.88 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 451.88 and 274.96 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 451.88 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/451.88 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 451.88 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 124,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,248.92/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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