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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 455.16 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 455.16 and 304.12 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 455.16 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/455.16 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 455.16 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 138,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423.26/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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