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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 496.94 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 496.94 and 302.31 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 496.94 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/496.94 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 496.94 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 150,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,228.42/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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