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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 421.20 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 421.20 and 302.40 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 421.20 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/421.20 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 421.20 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 127,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370.88/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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