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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 458.40 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 458.40 and 303.24 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 458.40 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/458.40 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 458.40 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 139,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,005.22/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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