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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.09, 462.20 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.09, 462.20 and 302.93 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.09 : 462.20 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.09/462.20 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.09x = 462.20 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.09x = 140,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,014.25/308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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