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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 462.03 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 462.03 and 302.25 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 462.03 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/462.03 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 462.03 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 139,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,648.57/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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