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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 451.44 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 451.44 and 302.46 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 451.44 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/451.44 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 451.44 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 136,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,542.54/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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