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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 455.49 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 455.49 and 302.31 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 455.49 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/455.49 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 455.49 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 137,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,699.18/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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