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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 455.40 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 455.40 and 302.16 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 455.40 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/455.40 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 455.40 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 137,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,603.66/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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