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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 507.78 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 507.78 and 302.30 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 507.78 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/507.78 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 507.78 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 153,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,501.89/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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