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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.02 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.02 and 302.20 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.02 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.02 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.02 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 144,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,457.64/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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