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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 453.14 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 453.14 and 278.08 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 453.14 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/453.14 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 453.14 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 126,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,011.80/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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