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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 456.14 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 456.14 and 303.52 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 456.14 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/456.14 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 456.14 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 138,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,447.61/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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