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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 422.22 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 422.22 and 302.52 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 422.22 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/422.22 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 422.22 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 127,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,729.99/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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