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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 461.67 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 461.67 and 302.52 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 461.67 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/461.67 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 461.67 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 139,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,664.41/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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