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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 452.34 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 452.34 and 280.16 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 452.34 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/452.34 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 452.34 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 126,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,726.17/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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