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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 453.96 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 453.96 and 302.40 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 453.96 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/453.96 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 453.96 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 137,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277.50/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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