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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 452.84 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 452.84 and 280.82 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 452.84 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/452.84 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 452.84 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 127,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,162.86/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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