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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 461.84 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 461.84 and 302.52 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 461.84 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/461.84 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 461.84 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 139,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,715.84/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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