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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 502.20 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 502.20 and 302.07 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 502.20 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/502.20 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 502.20 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 151,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,699.55/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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