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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.88 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.88 and 302.36 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.88 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.88 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.88 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 137,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,839.88/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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