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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 462.63 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 462.63 and 302.04 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 462.63 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/462.63 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 462.63 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 139,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732.77/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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