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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 425.28 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 425.28 and 302.08 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 425.28 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/425.28 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 425.28 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 128,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,468.58/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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