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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.70 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.70 and 301.48 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.70 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.70 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.70 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 128,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,340.04/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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