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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 536.17 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 536.17 and 302.11 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 536.17 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/536.17 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 536.17 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 161,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,982.32/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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