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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 516.32 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 516.32 and 302.28 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 516.32 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/516.32 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 516.32 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 156,073.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,073.21/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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